This past weekend our family had the privilege to participate in the 2008 Oklahoma Walk for Autism www.walknowforautism.org/oklahoma We walked in honor of my nephew, Cameron Roberts, as part of the “Caring for Cameron” team.
Toys R Us is the main corporate sponsor for the Walks donating a quarter of a million dollars a year to autism research and hosting walks all over the nation. The next walk is in the Dallas area in 2 weeks if anyone is interested.
Here is a portion of a recent email sent by Autism Speaks:
On Saturday, June 7th, approximately 4,500 people experienced the power of unity and celebrated the wonderful people in our lives affected by autism. The Oklahoma Walk for Autism was a HUGE success. Parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles, cousins, friends, children, clinicians, teachers, celebrities and dignitaries came together to raise over $168,373 so far.
We love you Cameron. You bring amazing joy to our lives. We are honored to be your godparents, uncle, aunt & cousins. We would walk for you every weekend if that was what you needed!
Bryan & Lori – you do an incredible job with Cameron. Your patience & love is unmatched by anyone we know. You guys are amazing in all that you do...your generosity to us as we perpare to move overseas, your weekly service at your church, your help to the families of the children you weekly do home childcare for, your ministry & sacrifice in the foster care system, your full-time commitment to the defense of our nation...and the list goes on and on. We recoginze that each one of these things is HUGE in itself, and you do them with JOY on top of your caring for Cameron. You are a true example of people that do not focus on themselves, but instead choose to focus on the blessings of life and work to continue to minister to those around you. God has a special hand on your family. We firmly believe your faithfulness will be rewarded. May we all strive to be so selfless.
On Saturday, June 7th, approximately 4,500 people experienced the power of unity and celebrated the wonderful people in our lives affected by autism. The Oklahoma Walk for Autism was a HUGE success. Parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles, cousins, friends, children, clinicians, teachers, celebrities and dignitaries came together to raise over $168,373 so far.
We love you Cameron. You bring amazing joy to our lives. We are honored to be your godparents, uncle, aunt & cousins. We would walk for you every weekend if that was what you needed!
Bryan & Lori – you do an incredible job with Cameron. Your patience & love is unmatched by anyone we know. You guys are amazing in all that you do...your generosity to us as we perpare to move overseas, your weekly service at your church, your help to the families of the children you weekly do home childcare for, your ministry & sacrifice in the foster care system, your full-time commitment to the defense of our nation...and the list goes on and on. We recoginze that each one of these things is HUGE in itself, and you do them with JOY on top of your caring for Cameron. You are a true example of people that do not focus on themselves, but instead choose to focus on the blessings of life and work to continue to minister to those around you. God has a special hand on your family. We firmly believe your faithfulness will be rewarded. May we all strive to be so selfless.
"...with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others." Philippinas 2:3-4
HOW?
Read Romans 15
Lord, forgive me for saying I am not strong enough. You provide the strength. There are so many who have lost and sacrifice so much. I am amazed at how much I have to give when I am not focused on myself.
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PS – A special thanks to my brother, Matt Roberts, for providing such wonderful rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn in OKC. You made the weekend possible for us. Please know your family was in our hearts as we walked. We know your love for special needs children and your desire to be with the family. There is a part of us that was forever changed by the blessing of having Cannon in our lives.
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